Books - Resources: Improving Memory Understanding Age Related Memory Loss
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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory
Aaron P. Nelson, Ph.D., with Susan Gilbert (McGraw-Hill, 2005)
This book, by the authors of this report, is for adults who are concerned about memory lapses that occur with age. It discusses how memory is affected by common age-related conditions, how to tell if forgetfulness is a serious problem, medical treatments, mental exercises, nutrition, and strategies for keeping memory sharp.
Keep Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide to Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity
Guy McKhann, M.D., and Marilyn Albert, Ph.D. (John Wiley & Sons, 2003)
This book is geared to people who want to stay as healthy as they can and all those forced to deal with diseases of the brain. It covers the full spectrum of concerns about aging and the brain, including memory loss and potentially devastating illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke. One of the authors, Dr. Marilyn Albert, contributed to the original edition of this special health report.
The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers
Daniel L. Schacter, Ph.D. (Houghton Mifflin, 2002)
Drawing on the latest findings from imaging studies of the brain, a professor of psychology at Harvard University offers a clear, compelling discussion of the types of memory lapses that people experience and why they happen.
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